Classic Bologna Food Tour
A four-hour walk through Bologna's markets, osterie and family shops, with coffee, handmade pasta, a full lunch of cured meats and cheeses, local wine and gelato. Groups are limited to ten guests.
Bologna · Experiences & tours · Since 2013
Taste Bologna, Bologna
Small-group food tours and hands-on pasta classes in Bologna, with day trips to Modena, Parma and Ravenna.
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Opening hoursMorning 10:00–14:00
Evening 17:00–20:00 - Contact+39 348 9346 282Official website ↗
Why go
About Taste Bologna
Taste Bologna began in 2013 on a beach in Ravenna, when Andrea Chierici wrote the idea on the back of a postcard. He grew up in Bologna, where his grandparents ran a small grocery and a butcher's yard, and wanted to keep sharing that kind of food culture with travellers.
What started as a one-man project is now a team working with local bakers, pasta makers and osteria owners. They run walking food tours, pasta classes, wine tastings and private events for groups in Bologna, Modena, Parma and Ravenna, always in small groups and in English.
Main services
What Taste Bologna offers
Services from the official website.
Bologna at Sunset Food Tour
A three-hour evening tour at aperitivo hour through the Quadrilatero, with an osteria stop, lasagne alla bolognese, local wine and gelato. It works as a full dinner, in groups of up to ten.
Bologna Cooking Class
A hands-on class of about three hours in a professional kitchen near Piazza Maggiore, making tagliatelle, tortelloni and tortellini by hand, then eating them with local wine. Beginners and children are welcome.
Chef's Table pasta class and dinner
A Sunday evening for adults only: aperitivo on a palazzo terrace, pasta rolled by hand with a chef, then dinner and a Bolognese dessert. Limited to six guests, with a lasting view of the skyline.
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Services and facilities
Good to know at Taste Bologna
- English spoken
- Small groups
- Card payments
- Dietary needs adapted
- Family friendly
- Private groups
- Gift cards
Gallery
Inside Taste Bologna
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Photo © Taste Bologna
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Practical information
Taste Bologna: address, opening hours and contacts
Opening hours
Hours from the official website:
| Day | Morning | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–14:00 | 17:00–20:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–14:00 | 17:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–14:00 | 17:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–14:00 | 17:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–14:00 | 17:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–14:00 | 17:00–20:00 |
Location
- Contacts
- Contact the business directly by phone, WhatsApp, email or its website. Holiplanet does not take bookings or payments for it.
Getting there
How to get to Taste Bologna
On foot
From Piazza Maggiore & the Neptune Fountain: 30 m, about 1 min walk.
By train
Nearest station: Bologna Centrale, Via de' Carracci · 1.5 km, about 23 min walk.
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap data (© OpenStreetMap contributors); walking times are approximate.
Around the area
Near Taste Bologna: sights, restaurants and hotels
City Guide · Things to do
Sights near Taste Bologna
Bologna landmarks with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Square
Piazza Maggiore & the Neptune Fountain
Bologna's living room, watched over by Giambologna's bronze Neptune
Basilica
Basilica of San Petronio
Bologna’s great Gothic church, with Cassini’s meridian line
Monument
The Two Towers
The skyline's twin emblems, one leaning, both under watchful care
Church
Santo Stefano, the “Seven Churches”
Seven sacred spaces in one, Bologna's little Jerusalem
Market
The Quadrilatero market lanes
Medieval guild lanes still selling Bologna's best food
Viewpoint
The Finestrella of Via Piella
A little window onto Bologna's hidden canal
Library
Salaborsa and its glass floor
Walk on glass over Villanovan huts and Roman Bononia
Street
The UNESCO porticoes
62 km of covered streets, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Church
The Sanctuary of San Luca
Bologna's hilltop Madonna, reached under the world's longest portico
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All things to do
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Where to eat
Restaurants near Taste Bologna
Bologna restaurants with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Seasonal restaurant
Ahimè
Vegetable-led farm-to-table menu with house-made bread
Emilian restaurant
Caminetto d'Oro
Family recipes and handmade pasta since 1980
Bolognese restaurant
Da Cesari
Family-run since 1955 near Piazza Maggiore: tortellini in broth
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria dal Biassanot
Pasta rolled by hand and grilled meats on Via Piella
Bolognese trattoria
Trattoria Nonna Gigia
Handmade pasta, cotoletta and grilled meats off Via dell’Indipendenza
Traditional restaurant
Da Nello al Montegrappa
Handmade tortellini and tagliatelle in Bologna since 1948
Wine bar / osteria
Osteria del Sole
Wine osteria since 1465: bring your own food
Chef's restaurant
Scacco Matto
Mario Ferrara's Lucanian-rooted cooking in a 1600s convent
★Holiplanet Favourite
Historic restaurant
Ristorante Diana
Tortellini in brodo and lasagne verdi since 1909
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All restaurants
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Where to stay
Hotels near Taste Bologna
Hotels, B&Bs and apartments with their own Holiplanet page, nearest first.
Family hotel
Albergo Garisenda
Small family-run hotel by the Two Towers with a panoramic terrace
Hotel
Art Hotel Orologio
Family-run hotel in the pedestrian heart by Piazza Maggiore
Boutique hotel
Hotel Brun
22 modern rooms in the historic centre, opened in 2023
Hotel
Hotel University Bologna
Homely 3-star near the university district and the main sights
Hotel
Starhotels Excelsior
4-star with 193 rooms, right opposite the main train station
Four-star hotel
Hotel Internazionale
Four-star hotel on Via dell'Indipendenza with a secret garden
Boutique hotel
Hotel Porta San Mamolo
Boutique hotel built around an inner Garden Court, with the Orangerie
Four-star hotel with spa
Royal Hotel Carlton
Four-star hotel near the station with the Monrif Spa and a large gym
Hostel
Dopa Hostel
A unique 99% handmade hostel in the University area
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All hotels
On the Bologna map
City Guide · Experiences
Tours and experiences
Tours, classes and guided walks with their own Holiplanet page.
Food valley tour
Italian Days
Parmigiano, balsamic and prosciutto producers in one day
Balsamic vinegar tour
Acetaia Giusti
Free guided tour of the Giusti family museum and ageing rooms in Modena
Car museum / factory tour
Museo Automobili Lamborghini (MUDETEC) and Factory Tour
Lamborghini museum and production line tour in Sant'Agata Bolognese
City walking tours
Guide d'Arte
Licensed guides' cooperative for Bologna city and themed tours
Bike tours
Walk 'n Ride by BikeinBO
Guided bike and walking tours plus bike rental
Balsamic vinegar producer visit
Acetaia Pedroni
Family acetaia in Nonantola (Modena): balsamic tour and tasting, €8
Food market tour
Delicious Bologna
Walking food tour through the Quadrilatero market and centre
For kids & families
Genus Bononiae
Weekend museum workshops for children at Palazzo Fava
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All experiences
On the Bologna map
Questions
Taste Bologna: frequently asked questions
What languages are the tours in?
Group tours and classes are in English. Private tours in other languages, such as German or French, can be arranged on request.
How can I pay?
Booking is online with major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex). Cash is not accepted on the day of the tour.
Can I cancel a booking?
Standard tickets are non-refundable. Booking Protection (€12) at checkout allows free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
Are the tours suitable for vegetarians or gluten-free diets?
Yes, vegetarians and gluten-free diets can be catered for on the Sunset Tour, and vegetarians on the other tours. Mention your needs in the Notes field when booking. Cross-contamination cannot be fully excluded.
Can children join?
Yes. Children under 4 join free, and children aged 4 to 10 pay a reduced price. The Chef's Table is for adults only.
What if I'm late or it rains?
Tours start 15 minutes after the meeting time; contact them straight away if you are late. Tours run in rain, as the porticos keep most of the route covered.